Consulting Engineers

What is a Consulting Engineer? 

Consulting engineers plan and design the construction of public and private infrastructure. Their professional obligation centers on protecting the public's health, safety, and welfare.

Consulting engineering firms provide expertise across disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, transportation, water resources, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, industrial, and technology systems. Engineers often work alongside scientists, planners, and technical specialists in coordinated project teams.

Clients engage consulting engineers when a project requires technical design, regulatory navigation, performance optimization, or risk mitigation.

Consulting engineering services span the full project lifecycle. Firms may lead an entire project or provide specialized expertise within a broader team.